Solve the Problem Assume a Population of 89

Solve the problem. Round your answer to 5 decimal places when necessary.
-The table shows the leading causes of death for one country in a single recent year. $$\begin{array} { l | r } { \text { Cause of Death } } & \text { Deaths } \\\hline \text { Heart Disease } & 205,850 \\\text { Cancer } & 143,200 \\\text { AIDS } & 85,025 \\\text { Stroke } & 55,490 \\\text { Pulmonary Disease } & 50,299 \\\text { Accidents } & 41,170 \\\text { Diabetes } & 21,659 \\\text { Pneumonia } & 20,048 \\\text { Kidney Disease } & 10,561\end{array}$$ Assume a population of 89.5 million. What is the death rate due to heart disease in deaths per 100,000 of the population?

A) 23 deaths per 100,000
B) 2.0585 deaths per 100,000
C) 230 deaths per 100,000
D) 20.585 deaths per 100,000

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